A black bear hanging out in a tree near a school in Vacaville, Calif., on Monday, temporarily shut down roads in the area, officials said.
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A black bear hanging out in a tree near a school in Vacaville, Calif., on Monday, temporarily shut down roads in the area as people were asked to give the animal space, officials said.on Facebook early Monday warning the public of a black bear in the 200 block of North Orchard Avenue. A video posted online showed the adorable-looking animal in a tree but police told people to stay away.
"If you see the bear, the safest course of action will be to avoid him, keep doors and windows closed, and consider bringing any pets inside," policeOfficers guarded the bear while students entered the nearby Willis Jepson Middle School while the school's three back entrances were closed. Some roads were also temporarily closed, including Hemlock Street between North Orchard and Fir Street. Also, only minimal traffic was allowed on North Orchard.
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